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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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