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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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