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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better grasp these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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