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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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