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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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