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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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