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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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