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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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