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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in electronic education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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