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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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