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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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