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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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