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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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