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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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