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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in online education technology have empowered people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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