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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology enable students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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