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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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