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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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