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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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