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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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