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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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