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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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