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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines 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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