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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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