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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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