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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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