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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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