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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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