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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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