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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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