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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers 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 MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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