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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students 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 issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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