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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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