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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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