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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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