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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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