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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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