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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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