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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp these open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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