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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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