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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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