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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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