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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that online education organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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