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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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