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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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