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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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