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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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