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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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