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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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