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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better grasp these open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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