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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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