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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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