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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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