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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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