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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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