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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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