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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning have enabled students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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