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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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