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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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