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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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