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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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