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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational experiments. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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