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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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