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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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