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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to understand these new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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