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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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