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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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