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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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