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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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