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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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