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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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