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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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