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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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