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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education experiments. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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