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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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