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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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