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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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