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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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