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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses 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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