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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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