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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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