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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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