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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to understand these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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