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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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