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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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