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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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