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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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