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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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