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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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