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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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