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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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