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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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