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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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