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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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