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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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