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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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