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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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