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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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