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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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