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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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