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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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