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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning enable humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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