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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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