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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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