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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic education technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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