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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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