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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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