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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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