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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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