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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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