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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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