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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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