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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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