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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in digital education technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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