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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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