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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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