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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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