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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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