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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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