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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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