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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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