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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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