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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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