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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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