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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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