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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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