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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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