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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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