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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education have provided the means for students all over the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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