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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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