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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in digital education technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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