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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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