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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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