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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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