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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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