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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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