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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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