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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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