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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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