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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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