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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to understand these interesting new open education experiments. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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