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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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