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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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