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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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