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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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