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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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