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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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