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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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