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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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