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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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