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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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