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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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