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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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