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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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