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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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