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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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