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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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