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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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