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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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