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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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