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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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