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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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