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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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