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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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