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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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