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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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