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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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