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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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