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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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