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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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