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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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