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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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