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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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