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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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