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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always 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 subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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