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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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