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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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