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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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