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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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