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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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