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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online education have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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