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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand these new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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