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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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