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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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