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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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