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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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