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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are enabling students all over the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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