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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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