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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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