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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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