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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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