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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education experiments. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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