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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better understand these new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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