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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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