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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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