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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative 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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