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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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