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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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