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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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