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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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