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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in digital education technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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