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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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