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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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