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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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