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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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