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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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