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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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