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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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