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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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