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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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