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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the 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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