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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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