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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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