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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education are making it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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