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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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