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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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