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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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