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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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