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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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