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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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