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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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