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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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