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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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