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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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