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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education enable people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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