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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning enable students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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