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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning have empowered learners all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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