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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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