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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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