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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key 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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