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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning are enabling students all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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