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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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