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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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