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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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