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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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