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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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