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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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