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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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