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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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