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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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