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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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