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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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