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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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