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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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