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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand these open education ventures. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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