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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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