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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in online learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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