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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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