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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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