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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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