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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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