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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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