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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and lots of other participants want to understand these open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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