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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open education experiments. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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