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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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