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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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