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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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