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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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