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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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