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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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