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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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