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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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