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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning are empowering humans all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and lots of other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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