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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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