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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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