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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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