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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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