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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online education have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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