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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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