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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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