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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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