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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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