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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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