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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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