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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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