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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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