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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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