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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses 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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