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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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