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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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