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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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