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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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