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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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