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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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