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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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