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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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