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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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