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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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