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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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