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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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