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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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