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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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