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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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