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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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