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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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