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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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