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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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