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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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