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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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