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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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