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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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