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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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