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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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