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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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