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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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