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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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