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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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