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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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