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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic educational technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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