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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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