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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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