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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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