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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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