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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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