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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning are enabling people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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