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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advances in learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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