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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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