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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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