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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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