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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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