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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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