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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners 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 many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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