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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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