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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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