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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better perceive these new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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