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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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