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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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