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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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