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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology have empowered students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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