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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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