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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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