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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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