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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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