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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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