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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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