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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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