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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational experiments. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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