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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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