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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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