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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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