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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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