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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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