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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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