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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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