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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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