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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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