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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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