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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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