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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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