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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education experiments. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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