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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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