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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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