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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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