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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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