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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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