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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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