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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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