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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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