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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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