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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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