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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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