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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning enable students all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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