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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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