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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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