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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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