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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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