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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning have empowered people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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