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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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