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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in digital education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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