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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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