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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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