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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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