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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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