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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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