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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open education experiments. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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