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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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