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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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