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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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