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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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