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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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