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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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