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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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