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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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