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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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