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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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