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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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