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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to understand these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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