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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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