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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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