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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic education technology are enabling people all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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