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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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