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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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