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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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