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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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