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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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