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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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