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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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