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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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