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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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