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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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