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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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