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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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