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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better perceive these open educational experiments. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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