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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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