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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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