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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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