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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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