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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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