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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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