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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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