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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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