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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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