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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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