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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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