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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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