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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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