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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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