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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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