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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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