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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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