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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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