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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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