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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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