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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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