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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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