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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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