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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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