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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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