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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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