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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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