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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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