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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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