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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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