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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand these new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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