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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies 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 institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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