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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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