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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in digital education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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