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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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