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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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