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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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