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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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