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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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