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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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