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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning have empowered students all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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