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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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