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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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