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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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