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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for facts 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 resource subjects. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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