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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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