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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning have empowered learners all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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