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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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