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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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