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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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