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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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