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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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