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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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