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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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