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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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