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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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