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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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