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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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