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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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