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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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