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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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