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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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