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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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