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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education experiments. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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