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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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