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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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