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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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