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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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