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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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