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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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