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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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