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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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