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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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