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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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