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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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