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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also researches the 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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