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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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