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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic education technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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