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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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