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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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