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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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