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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand these new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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