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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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