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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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