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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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