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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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