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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses 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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