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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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