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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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