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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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