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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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