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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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