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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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