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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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