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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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