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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in elearning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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