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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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