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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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