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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines 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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