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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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