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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? 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 MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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