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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational experiments. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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