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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational experiments. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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