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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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