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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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