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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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