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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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