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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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