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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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